Former NFL referee Jerry Seeman dies at 77

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Jerry Seeman, a former NFL referee and supervisor of officials, has died at the age of 77. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Seeman “modernized and improved” NFL officiating and “always made the NFL proud through his skill, integrity, and professionalis… (more)m.” Former NFL supervisor of officials Jerry Seeman, who worked as the chief referee in two Super Bowls, has died after a long bout with cancer at age 77. Paul Pioneer Press first reported the death of Seeman, who was an NFL game official from 1975 to 1990, including 12 seasons as a lead referee. Jerry Seeman officiated in 15 playoff games and two Pro Bowls in addition to the two Super Bowls, the last of which in 1991 was his final game on the field when the New York Giants beat the Buffalo Bills in Tampa, Fla. He was the referee for Super Bowl XXIII and Super Bowl XXV. "Jerry modernized and improved NFL officiating during his 10 seasons leading the department," commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement distributed by the league. He also helped facilitate regular offseason meetings among officials and coaches, enhance the use of video technology and expand the grading system for game officials, according to the NFL.